One of my earliest memories is watching my dad in the kitchen, slipping an oven mitt onto his right hand before seizing a piping hot Dutch oven with his bare left hand. We laugh about it now – it's a pretty obvious Dutch oven mistake to make. But there are far more subtle, perilous traps to fall into.
From scratching the surface with metal utensils to preheating without oil, the very thought of these Dutch oven mistakes has me clenching my teeth. Such careless handling could render your pot irreparably damaged. An expensive blunder, especially if you've invested in one of the most luxurious Staub or Le Creuset models.
